Also known as: Gayden Family Foundation · Gayden Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 756563143) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Gayden Family Foundation reported 53 grants totaling $5,320,000 to 52 organizations across 8 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $1,200,000 to The Stewpot.
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2 of the 53 grants in this filing (2024) — $30,000 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| The Stewpot | Dallas, TX | $1,200,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church | Dallas, TX | $400,000 |
| Trinity Christian Academy | Dallas, TX | $350,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | $250,000 |
| Austin Street Center | Dallas, TX | $200,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Dallas, TX | $200,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | $200,000 |
| Visiting Nurses Association | Dallas, TX | $200,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | $150,000 |
| Operation Kindness | Carrollton, TX | $150,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foudation | Dallas, TX | $100,000 |
| Dallas CASA | Dallas, TX | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $100,000 |
| Forefront Living Foundation The T Boone Pickens Hospice Center | Dallas, TX | $100,000 |
| Intouch Ministries | Atlanta, GA | $100,000 |
| OurCalling | Dallas, TX | $100,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature & Science | Dallas, TX | $100,000 |
| The Bridge | Dallas, TX | $100,000 |
| Heros | Richardson, TX | $75,000 |
| Straydog Inc | Gun Barrel City, TX | $75,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Dallas Chapter | Dallas, TX | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | $50,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | $50,000 |
| Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network | McLean, VA | $50,000 |
| Genesis Woman's Shelter | Dallas, TX | $50,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | Fort Worth, TX | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Kid's Meals Inc | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Main Street Ministries | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of North Texas | Addison, TX | $50,000 |
| National Eczema Association | San Rafael, CA | $50,000 |
| Second Chance Farms | Granbury, TX | $50,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | $50,000 |
| Trinity River Audubon Center | Dallas, TX | $50,000 |
| Boykin Spaniel Rescue Inc | Boiling Springs, SC | $25,000 |
| Brother Bill's Helping Hand | Dallas, TX | $25,000 |
| Caf Momentum | Dallas, TX | $25,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana | Houston, TX | $25,000 |
| Nehemiah Center Inc | Houston, TX | $25,000 |
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, TX | $20,000 |
| Bo's Place | Houston, TX | $20,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | $20,000 |
| Panhandle Plains Historical Society | Canyon, TX | $20,000 |
| Parent Compass Inc | Dallas, TX | $20,000 |
| The Dallas Woman's Club Foundation | Dallas, TX | $20,000 |
| Voice of Hope | Dallas, TX | $20,000 |
| Youth Believing in Change | Dallas, TX | $20,000 |
| Canglelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance | Stafford, TX | $10,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
